This week in Hot Boston Deals, Proper Realty wants to help you Live Proper with discounts to Garment Valet, Boston’s premier laundry and dry cleaning delivery service, and AWOL, a fashionable and well-stocked Boston urban clothing boutique.

Garment Valet

Balancing a full course load and a social life in college is tough and time-consuming enough!  Who has time or energy to do laundry every couple weeks?  Garment Valet has offered the solution to keep your clothes smelling fresh without taking up your time.  Garment Valet will send a representative to pick up, wash-dry-fold and/or dry clean your laundry.  All you have to do is choose a service point, whether that be your dorm, apartment, house, or condo, enter in any special instructions, schedule a pickup and delivery time, and your laundry will be picked up and delivered washed, dried, and folded the very next day.

This is such an amazing service that Proper Realty teamed up with Garment Valet to save you 20% on your first order.  All you have to do is mention the coupon code: PROPERRG with your order!  What are you waiting for?  Get your laundry cleaned now!

http://www.GarmentValet.com

AWOL

AWOL stands for Addictive Way Of Life.  This is an addiction towards staying fresh, fly, and fashionable.  AWOL, located at 190 Harvard Ave., stocks the latest jeans, hoodies, shirts and sneakers from revered urban brands such as ALIFE, Crooks and Castles,  Nike, 10deep and The Hundreds.  AWOL is open from 11:30 AM to 7 PM Mondays through Thursdays, until 8 PM on Fridays and Saturdays and until 6 PM on Sundays.  The store has an impressive Japanese influenced boutique layout and a friendly and laid back staff.  We, at Proper Realty, understand that this lifestyle is not easy on the wallet.  That is why Proper Realty has teamed up with AWOL to save you up to 40% on select items.  This is a perfect time to start working on your fall wardrobe while saving money!

http://www.AWOLBoston.com

Monday 9/28 – Kickass Cupcakes Happy Hour

Held on the last Monday of every month from 5 PM to 7PM is Kickass Cupcakes’ Happy Hour where you can try mini cupcakes for FREE.  Free snacks from a place called Kickass Cupcakes is definitely a way to Live Proper.  This snack shop kicks ass because all the cupcakes are baked from scratch everyday in small batches using all natural ingredients.

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Wednesday 9/30 – Betsey Johnson Fashion Show

The Estate located at 1 Boylston Place (aka The Alley) will be transformed into a catwalk to welcome Betsey Johnson’s latest designs.  Her designs are always exciting, provocative with a touch of her signature playfulness so don’t miss out on this sneak peak into this seasons hottest trends!  Doors open at 9 PM and the show begins at 10 PM.  The event is $10, but if you want to Live Proper and save some money, show up before 10 PM and get in for FREE!  This is a 21+ event.

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Thursday 10/1 – Launch Party for United Nations Film Festival

The goal of The United Nations Film Festival is to open eyes to human struggles and atrocities across the world through documentaries.

“These films tell very human stories; small, personal stories that are metaphors for larger problems. They are unique, inspiring films made by passionate people. The stories are compelling. The UNA Film Festival provides an amazing opportunity to see films you simply cannot see anywhere else.”
– Festival Attendee

For a $10 donation or with the purchase of a festival pass (sold at the Launch Party), you can preview these films, enjoy food from local vendors, beer from Harpoon, and live music from around the world.  This event will be held at Goethe-Institut Boston located at 170 Beacon St. between 7 PM and 10 PM.

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Friday 10/2 to Saturday 10/3 – 20th Annual Harpoon Octoberfest

What better way to Live Proper than to enjoy a nice cold beer?  Well, how about a large selection of beer in a German-style Octoberfest celebration!  Join the Harpoon Brewery located at 306 Northern Ave. as they celebrate their 20th annual Harpoon Octoberfest.  This is a 21+ event where for $20, you will receive a free drink ticket and a souvenir pint cup which you can fill up with Harpoon and UFO beers for $5 a pint.  Along with the delicious brew, there will be German food from local restaurants as well as three stages of music including New England’s German Oompa bands.

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Friday 10/2 to Sunday 10/4 – 8th Annual Boston Tattoo Convention

In the previous years, the Boston Tattoo Convention has brought more than 100 body artists and vendors from around the world.  Last year over 5,000 tattoo and body art enthusiasts and were in attendance.  The event will be held at the Boston Center for the Arts located at 539 Tremont St. Entrance fee is $25 and is open from 2 PM to 12 AM on Friday, 12 Pm to 12 AM on Saturday, and 12 PM to 8 PM on Sunday.

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Saturday October 3rd – Harvest Fest

Join others to listen, taste, and see Somerville’s artistic, culinary, and musical talents at Harvest Fest.  Harvest Fest will be held at Arts at the Armory in Somerville from 1PM to 8PM.  The event is free, but if you want to Live Proper, pay $12 and get an all-you-can-eat/drink wristband and enjoy food and drinks from vendors such as Downtown Wines and Spirits, Redbones, Magic Hat, The Independent, and much more.   Along with the refreshments, there will be a fashion show that features Artifaktori, Suneri, Black & Blues and poor little rich girl as well as musical performances by One Fine Morning, Hugh McGowan, and Zebbler Encanti Experience.

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The Boston Globe is reporting a slow down in home sales from month to month in August.  This snaps a 4 month consecutive increase in home sales.  The good news is that even though the month to month has dropped, there is still a gain of 3% from the same time last year.

“I’m not alarmed by the softening in sales,’’ said Celia Chen, a housing economist at Moody’s Economy.com.  “The trend is still very strongly up.’’

Home sales have been edging higher over the last few months as lower prices, affordable mortgage rates, and a tax credit for first-time home buyers have drawn buyers back to open houses.

A very good point that the author makes is that even with the home buying increasing 3% from last year, the average rate on a 30 year fixed mortgage has dropped from 6.09% to 5.04% last week.  With interest rates still very low, and the extended $8,000 first time home buyer tax credit makes this a great time to buy.

This week, we want you to Live Proper with deals from two great complexes: The Atrium and Granada Highlands.

The Atrium

The Atrium is located at 1079 Commonwealth Ave. which is right off the Green B Line’s Packards Corner T-Stop.  It is conveniently located right next to the Shaw’s and Super 88 Supermarkets.  The residencies are spacious with balconies and large closet space.  There is on site maintenance, 24 hour security, laundry facilities and an outdoor seasonal pool.  Along with these great amenities, The Atrium offers discounted memberships to all residents for the Commonwealth Sports Club, which is a complete health & fitness center inclusive of an indoor pool and located on site.

Currently, The Atrium is offering their Move-In Special.  If you apply now, you can receive FREE rent for the months of October and November!

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Granada Highlands

Granada Highlands is located at 211 Kennedy Drive in Malden.  It is close to downtown Boston, shopping centers, and major commuting routes.  There is also an on-site bus service that links to Boston’s public transportation.  The amenities include a fitness center, business center, swimming pool, basketball court, racquetball court, tennis court, billiard room, community room, theater room, on-site convenience store and cafe, playground, and a garage.

Currently, Grenada Heights is offering bonuses for all of their modern and classic studios, one bedroom, two bedroom, and three bedroom apartments.

Studio – Classic – $912/month – $1000 Bonus
Studio – Modern – $996/month – $1000 Bonus
One Bed – Classic – $1133/month – $1000 Bonus
One Bed – Modern – $1258/month – $1200 Bonus
Two Bed – Classic  – $1375/month – $750 Bonus
Two Bed – Modern – $1542/month – $1750 Bonus
Three Beds – Classic – $1899/month – $2500 Bonus
Three Beds – Classic – $2117/month – $2500 Bonus

Located conveniently at 141 Brighton Ave. in Brighton (corner of Harvard Ave. and Brighton Ave.)  Zaps is only a 4 minute walk from the Harvard Ave. T-Stop.  This recession-proof sandwich/fast food spot can cater to your lunch needs, your late night snack, and everything in between.  Zaps is open from 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM from Sunday to Thursday with extended hours to 1:00 AM on Fridays and Saturdays.  Their menu prices ranges from a very reasonable $3.99 to $5.99 (not including any combos).  It gets better!  Zaps has plans to open even later!  As late as 3:00 AM.  This would make Zaps the ideal spot as an inexpensive late night snack alternative.

At Zaps’, you can order a delicious panini or their specialty: a Zap!  What is a Zap?  It’s a 16″ sandwich-gourmet pizza hybrid that comes with cheese, mushrooms, and a selection of topics.  See for yourself in the “Italian Zap” pictured below:

Convenient location, great hours, and a place where you can get a sandwich, chips, and a drink for $5.99; eat Zaps and Live Proper!

http://www.ZapsBoston.com

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We want YOU to Live Proper.  That means hooking you up and saving you money!  We know that a lot of money is spent on rent and fashion.  That’s why this week’s installment of Hot Boston Deals is going to save you money on rent, Halloween costumes/supplies, and hot street wear.

90% Off Select Apartments’ First Month Rent from Proper Realty Group

Come into Proper Realty Group’s offices located at 121 Harvard Avenue in Allston and mention this deal and you can save 90% on your first rent from select apartments.

10% Off Fast Eddie’s Halloween Supplies

Halloween is right around the corner and we know how expensive costumes can get.  So now you can take advantage of 10% off of Fast Eddie’s Halloween Supplies just by mentioning that you saw the Proper Realty Group deal!  Located on the corner of Harvard Avenue and Glenville Avenue.

25% Off Society Original Products Clothing

Boston’s own and one of the hottest streetwear brands, Society Original Products, wants to save you money so you can Live Proper.  You can now rock the latest gear that you see Kanye’s protege, Big Sean, wearing for 25% off retail price.

Hit the jump for more details on Society Original Product deals

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Friday 9/18 to Thursday 9/24 – 25th Boston Film Festival

Feature films, documentaries, actors and shorts will be presented at the Kendall Square Cinema this week.  In the past, the Boston Film Festival has premiered groundbreaking films such as American Beauty, Reservoir Dogs, and Jesus Camp.  See the link below for a full schedule.

“The Boston Film Festival is dedicated to supporting evolving filmmakers by providing a forum to showcase their artistic vision.” – BostonFilmFestival.org

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Monday 9/21 – College Night at The Museum of Science

Usually, the Museum of Science charges $24.50 for admission.  At Proper Realty, we realize that college students have tight budgets.  So show your college ID and get FREE ADMISSION into the Museum of Science.  The event begins at 4PM.

“The Museum welcomes students back to the city in style by offering free admission for a night of exhibits, Omni, Laser, and 3-D Digital Cinema shows, live programs, and more.” – MOS.org

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Thursday 9/24 – College Night at the Museum of Fine Arts

“Don’t I get in for free as a college student already?” Yes!  And you still can this Thursday, BUT the MFA will be throwing a party just for college students from 7PM to Midnight There will be a free concert with a performance from Love in Stockholm, music from DJ Ghostdad.  On top of the great music, there will also be free snacks from Qdoba and prizes will be given away.

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Thursday 9/24 to Tuesday 9/29 – Berklee Beantown Jazz Festival

This is the ninth installment of  Boston’s largest and most popular annual outdoor festival.  Last year there was a crowd of 70,000+ in front of three stages over 6 blocks enjoying jazz, groove, and blues music.  There will be 20 bands and 130 musicians performing at venues such as the Berklee Performance Center, Scullers Jazz Club, Regattabar, Wally’s Cafe, Berklee’s Cafe 939, David Friend Recital Hall, and outdoor stages along Columbus Avenue.

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Saturday 9/26 to Sunday 9/27 – College Fest

One of the most talked about college year kickoff events is College Fest.  Now, in its 24th year, the organizers, ReadyU, are bringing Boston’s own, Lansdowne, Jeremih, Hellogoodbye, and Talib Kweli as headliners, and other celebrities to Hynes Convention Center.  This a 2-day festival from 12PM to 7PM on Saturday and 12PM to 6PM on Sunday.  Tickets are only $10 at the door (with college ID) and $8 in advance (with college ID) and as always, there’s plenty of FREE swag given out.

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Sunday 9/27 – Hub on Wheels & Boston Cycling Celebration

“Hub on Wheels” is Boston’s largest city-sponsored sporting event.  Join others as the city’s cyclists ride on 10, 30, and 50 mile routes that take you through Boston’s scenic areas as well as routes that have beautiful views of the city and harbor.  Even Storrow Drive will be closed off to cars.  Registration is $45.  There will be free snacks, gift bags, and music from 9 AM to 2 PM.

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